Northwest College
- Located 70 miles from Yellowstone National Park, Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming, is a two-year, residential college offering a blend of academic and workforce-ready programs. With 67 degree and 19 certificate options, you`ll build a foundation that will allow you to launch a career in a field suited to your passions. Each year, NWC awards more than $5 million in grants/scholarships to help lift the financial stress of paying for college-in fact, many graduate debt-free. Whether you`re interested in the outdoors or free art shows downtown, Powell has what you need to customize your college experience. During your time here, not only will you earn a degree-you`ll make memories, friendships, and genuine connections that last a lifetime.
School Highlights
Northwest College serves 1,461 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 21%.
Top Rankings
Northwest College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Wyoming for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 20% over five years.
| Northwest College | (WY) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 120 staff | 149 staff |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Volleyball, WrestlingVolleyball, Wrestling, |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Northwest College is a dynamic learning community located in Powell, Wyoming, near Yellowstone National Park. In this exceptional setting, students of all ages and backgrounds receive personal attention from a highly credentialed faculty and staff. Northwest's diverse blend of academics, access to emerging technologies, and activities equips students to think critically, to fully develop their potential, and to succeed in an ever changing world. Northwest College opened in 1946 with nearly 100 full- and part-time students and three instructors who met in classrooms borrowed from the public school district. In 1953 the name was changed to Northwest Community College, and in 1968 the college's tax base was expanded to include all of Park County. The name changed once more to Northwest College in 1989. Over the years, the quality of instruction matured, and a residential campus developed. Northwest's 124-acre campus is one of the most attractive college campuses in Wyoming. Its 57 buildings include 14 instructional facilities, four residence halls and 80 apartments for 750 students, a student center, a child care center, and a library with electronic access to other libraries. Northwest College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Association of Schools of Music, the National League for Nursing, and National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Northwest College is City College at Montana State University-Billings (70.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,725 students | 70.30 Mi3803 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000 70.301,725 - 4,168 students | 89.10 Mi1 Whitney Way
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-0505 89.104,168 - 1,974 students | 120.70 Mi2660 Peck Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
(800) 735-8418 120.701,974 - Brigham Young University-IdahoPrivate not-for-profit42,341 students | 163.10 Mi525 S Center
Rexburg, ID 83460
(208) 496-1411 163.1042,341 - 4,253 students | 180.20 Mi125 College Dr
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 268-2100 180.204,253
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